We have asked new parents to share their cutest images of the newest additions to their family to raise a smile among our readers and portray their experiences of giving birth and caring for a newborn baby during lockdown.
Many parents have said it’s been difficult not being able to introduce their new babies to their extended friends and family, and for others they have told of how the extended periods of isolation have been hard.
But a common thread among all mums and dads is that their baby’s new life has given their families a chink of light during the darker times.
Click through this article to take a look at 16 of the most wonderful babies born in Wellingborough, Kettering, East Northants and Corby since the third pandemic was announced in January 2021.
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Meet 16 of the cutest babies born in Wellingborough, Kettering, East Northants and Corby during lockdown three - like Faith and Elias. Photo: UGC
. Charlie
Meg Sanger said: "Charlie was born the end of January via c-section a couple of weeks early. The caesarean team at KGH and those working on Rowan ward were amazing!" Photo: UGC
. Elias
Shantelle Kirkland said: "My little lockdown/rainbow baby Elias Watt! Born 6th January 2021. I had a stressful birth due to covid, lack of staff and being induced all on my own but he's here and healthy and nothing else matters." Photo: UGC
. Jaxon
Sophie Emerton said: "Jaxon Frank Emerton born 15th January 2021 three weeks early, I contracted Covid whilst having him." Photo: UGC
. Faith
Gary Hall said: "Faith Mhaire Teresa Hall was born on February 9 after quite a traumatic birth with forcep delivery. She has completed our family and all the family are in love with her. The theatre team at KGH and Rowan Ward and delivery ward staff all need medals for the work they do! Place is immaculate, friendly faces, incredibly helpful and just amazing all round!" Photo: UGC
. Niylah
Nikki Moorey said: "Our gorgeous Niylah Grace Robertson was born on January 1 by an assisted delivery after a long three-day labour. We were lucky enough to have daddy with us the whole time and she is the most perfect little girl we could have wished for. She is yet to be held by her nearest and dearest but have everything crossed it won’t be long!" Photo: UGC
1. Charlie
Meg Sanger said: "Charlie was born the end of January via c-section a couple of weeks early. The caesarean team at KGH and those working on Rowan ward were amazing!" Photo: UGC
2. Elias
Shantelle Kirkland said: "My little lockdown/rainbow baby Elias Watt! Born 6th January 2021. I had a stressful birth due to covid, lack of staff and being induced all on my own but he's here and healthy and nothing else matters." Photo: UGC
3. Jaxon
Sophie Emerton said: "Jaxon Frank Emerton born 15th January 2021 three weeks early, I contracted Covid whilst having him." Photo: UGC
4. Faith
Gary Hall said: "Faith Mhaire Teresa Hall was born on February 9 after quite a traumatic birth with forcep delivery. She has completed our family and all the family are in love with her. The theatre team at KGH and Rowan Ward and delivery ward staff all need medals for the work they do! Place is immaculate, friendly faces, incredibly helpful and just amazing all round!" Photo: UGC